Hebridean Odyssey in Skye, Benbecular & Lewis

The rugged landscapes of the Outer Hebrides stand
majestically at the North West edge of Europe and offer a
visual delight to all that visit, fantastic beaches, historical
sights and breathtaking scenery await you on this unique
collection of Islands. This amazing holiday will start on Skye
 the largest of the Inner Hebrides, and using the
fantastic ferry links well also visit Uists, the Isles of
Benbecula, Harris & Lewis and en-route we enjoy the amazing
scenery of wildlife, coastlines and fresh water and sea lochs.
The history and culture of the Hebridean Islands is unique with
a strong influence from Norse, Gaelic and Celtic races in fact
the Hebrides is where you will find the biggest concentration
of Scottish Gaelic speakers in Scotland offering a warm
and friendly welcome, but dont worry English is spoken
mostly

What's Included

 6 Nights, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

 Enjoy stays on the Isle of Skye, Isle of Benbecula
& Isle of Lewis

 Guided Tour of Isle of Lewis

 Entrance to the Blackhouses Living Museum

 All ferry journeys between the Islands

Day One

We head North of the border and enjoy an overnight stay as we head up to the Highlands.

EM

Day Two

As we enter the Highlands the spectacular scenery unfolds, we’ll enjoy some free time in Fort William before taking the road bridge to the Isle of Skye, passing Scotland’s 2nd most photographed Castle – the impressive Eilean Donan Castle. This evening we stay at the Kings Arms Hotel on the Isle of Skye.

B, EM

Day Three

Today we enjoy a scenic drive across Skye to catch our midmorning sailing to the Outer Hebrides, our sailing take us from Uig to Lochmaddy on North Uist. We’ll enjoy an afternoon taking in the sights of the Uists passing tiny lochs and impressive beaches and we will stay this evening at the Isle of Benbecula House Hotel.

B, EM

Day Four

Leaving the Uists behind we board the ferry from Bernaray and enjoy the sail to the largest of the Hebridean Islands – Harris & Lewis. A rugged landscape of moorland, deep-sea lochs, and mountains. Against this backdrop is a proud history dating back to prehistoric times. We travel along the spine of the island to the capital Stornoway where we spend the next 2 nights atthe Cabafeidh Hotel.

B, EM

Day Five

Today we enjoy a full day tour of Lewis, with an experienced island guide, highlights will include the impressive 5,000 year old standing stones of Callanish (Scotland’s Stonehenge, but older). Our day also visits the Ancient thatched “Blackhouses”, a living museum typical of a crofting settlement, telling the story of how life once was on Lewis. Entry included. We’ll also pass imposing Carloway Broch, a fortified tower dating back over 2,000 years. A stunning day out.

B, EM

Day Six

We leave the Hebrides behind this morning and enjoy a lovely 2 ½ hour sailing to Ullapool on the mainland. From here we’ll experience a stunning drive across the sweep of the Highlands to the Highland Capital Inverness where we enjoy some free time. Our journey then continue through picturesque Speyside and into Perthshire for our final nights stay.

B, EM

Day Severn

Our journey home continues, we’ll have a leisurely morning then head back to the North West for approx.7pm

B

B=Breakfast, EM=Evening Meal

Kings Arms Hotel,Isle of Skye *
*

Dating back to the 1600s, the Kings Arms is one of the
oldest on the island. While it has a range of modern comforts,
it still retains many traditional features, such as big,
open

fires, and spectacular views across the Kyle of Lochalsh,
the Skye Bridge and to the mainland. Many of the rooms offer
stunning views and all offer hairdryer, TV & tea/coffee

making facilities. No Lift rooms on ground or 1st floor.

Isle of BenbeculaHouse Hotel *
*

The hotel combines traditional with the contemporary, whilst
still retaining the essential character of the "Old Creagorry
Inn". The conservatory dining room offers amazing views over
Eilean Nighean nan Oran and the sandy beaches beyond and a
mouth watering range of contemporary dishes, prepared using the
freshest local ingredients. Bedrooms are simply furnished and
offer TV, tea & coffee making facilities and hairdryer.
Lift.

Cabarfeidh Hotel,Stornoway * * *
*

This 4* hotel is situated in a quiet spot less than a mile
from the centre of Stornorway. The recently refurbished rooms
are what helped it to become Stornoways 1st 4* Hotel,

they each offer, TV, tea/coffee making facilities and
hairdryer. Solas restaurant is well know for its
delicious fayre from an award winning chef an the reception
lounge with open fire is the perfect place for a wee dram or
tipple. Lift.

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